In a significant move aimed at empowering farmers, the Yogi government has launched a large-scale initiative to strengthen agricultural storage across Uttar Pradesh. As part of the world’s largest food storage scheme, warehouses with capacities of 500 to 1,000 metric tons are being built through 24 multipurpose primary agricultural cooperative societies (PACS) in 16 districts.

Which districts will benefit under this scheme?

These warehouses are being built in the districts of Lucknow, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi, Bahraich, Rae Bareli, Etah, Mathura, Farrukhabad, Lakhimpur Kheri, Kanpur Nagar, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Jalaun, Pilibhit, and Jhansi.

The initiative will offer farmers modern, reliable storage facilities, allowing them to preserve their produce longer and avoid distress sales. This will enable them to sell at optimal times and secure better prices.

Efficient agricultural supply chain

Moreover, these warehouses will also serve as hubs for the efficient distribution and sale of agricultural and essential commodities.

The establishment of such infrastructure is expected to bring greater transparency and efficiency to the agricultural supply chain. It will also eliminate the influence of middlemen and ensuring fair returns for farmers.

World’s largest food storage scheme

• Warehouses with 500–1,000 MT capacity to be built in 24 multipurpose primary agricultural cooperative societies

• Facility to benefit farmers in Lucknow, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi, Bahraich, Raebareli, and several other districts

• Initiative aims to strengthen storage infrastructure and streamline marketing of agricultural produce

• Part of the world’s largest food storage scheme, the plan underscores UP’s push for agricultural advancement

• Improved sale systems to ensure uninterrupted rural supply and expand market access for farmers